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Genevieve Celebrates 20 Years In Nollywood
Veteran Nollywood actress and film maker, Genevieve Nnaji celebrated two decades in the Nigerian movie industry popularly called Nollywood with a reflective new year post where she shared an appreciative message to her fans which doubled as her new year message.
Sharing a picture of ‘Lion Heart’s script, she wrote: “As 2018 comes to an end, I mark 20 years in the art of film making. I am grateful for my life, journey and growth this far. I am happy I could celebrate with you through a product that embodied all of me mentally and spiritually for all of your pleasure, I love you guys, happy new year,” Nnaji wrote.
Nnaji who recently premiered her direct directorial debut ‘Lion Heart’ began acting at the age of 19 in 1998 with the movie, Most Wanted. The 39-year-old won the Africa Movie Academy Award (AMAA) for best actress in a leading role in 2005 making her the first actress to win the award.
Geneieve was one of the highest paid actresses in Nollywood in 2009 and the first actress to be awarded Best Actress at the 2001 City People’s Award. She was also the first actress to bag the best actress award by the Censors Board of Nigeria in 2003. In 2009 she was referred to as the Julia Roberts of Africa by Opra Winfrey.
In 2011, she was honoured with the Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR) award by the Federal Government for her contributions to Nollywood. In 2015, Nnaji produced her first movie, “Road to Yesterday” which won Best Movie Overall West Africa at the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA).
On September 7, 2018, her directorial debut, ‘Lion Heart’ was acquired by online streaming service, Netflix, making it the first Netflix original film from Nigeria.
Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’